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NVWA American Wine Expert Course

This class was created by Brainscape user Darriene Marks. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

By: Darriene Marks
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Decks in this class (15)

1.1 Alcohol Regulation
Familiarity with history of alcohol regulation and taxation as well as government agencies that enforce it
8  cards
1.2 American Viticultural Areas
Identify how AVA's are defined and labeling requirements for referencing a specific AVA
7  cards
1.3 Regulation of the U.S. Wine Industry
Familiarity with the 3-tier system and its exceptions, control states, wet and dry states and the Alcohol Beverage Control
25  cards
1.4 Wine Labeling
Recognize key details and define wine labels
27  cards
2.1 Grapevine Species
Familiarity with grapevine species and rootstock
8  cards
2.2 American Native Grapes
Identify different native grapes, where they're found and unique qualities
17  cards
2.3 Hybrid Grapes
Understand of the role hybrid grape varieties played in U.S. wine growing and how they came about
12  cards
2.4 Vitis Vinifera Varieties
Understand the history of Vitis Vinifera (including in the U.S.) and the top 10 varieties grown
9  cards
3.1 History of the U.S. Wine Industry
Understanding of key events in eastern and western U.S. as well as the impact of Prohibition and the industry rebirth
29  cards
3.2 Influences of Climate and Geography on the U.S. Wine Industry
Familiarity with the U.S. ideal location for wine growing and ability to identify influences of latitude, oceans and mountains
19  cards
3.3 Snapshot of the U.S. Wine Industry
Familiarity with overall picture of the U.S. wine industry and how it compares to other countries
8  cards
4.1 California Overview
Familiarity with the states history, climate, geography, grape varieties and wine regions
27  cards
4.2 Napa Valley
Familiarity with Napa history, climate, geography, grape varieties and AVA's
67  cards
4.3 Sonoma
Familiarity with Sonoma's climate, geography, grape varieties and AVA's
87  cards
4.4 Other Northern California Appellations
Familiarity with other well-known northern wine growing counties
48  cards

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NVWA American Wine Expert Course

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